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Temple of Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo

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Noted for its perfect symmetry, Temple of Kom Ombo nestles on a jutting headland overlooking the Nile. Commissioned by Ptolemy VI in the 1st century BCE, the structure was later expanded by other rulers, then largely fell into decay before French archaeologists restored it in the late 19th century. Inspect the detailed friezes and hieroglyphs on the walls of the temple, dedicated to gods Horus and Sobek, or view the hundreds of preserved crocodile mummies displayed at the onsite museum. For Temple of Kom Ombo and beyond, use our Kom Ombo trip itinerary planning app to get the most from your Kom Ombo vacation.
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  • By Michael H
    The temple was built by the Greeks around 100 BC. In the classical Egyptian style. It suffered some damage during the Christian persecution of pagans in 391 but most of the craving remain undamaged. O...  more »
  • By KodoDrummer
    Beautiful architecture, hieroglyphic wall drawings, and massive pillars. The two goods honoured are the falcon god (Horus), and the crocodile god (Sobek). This temple is not as well preserved as a few...  more »
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  • By Eslam Ayman
    Well worth the effort to visit, a very different temple built for 2 gods (Sobek & Horus) with additions added during the Roman period, its walls have inscriptions for calendars, methods of labour in ancient Egypt (like the labour chair) & pictures for the first surgical tools used by ancient Egyptians for providing anesthesia and performing surgeries in this ancient times. Don't forget to visit the near crocodile mummification Museum.
  • By noor ali
    It’s a nice place although it looks incomplete temple but still it’s nice place to visit.
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